Surgery was performed 5 months ago, and the corner of one eye developed a thick red scar. Revision surgery was performed 6 weeks ago on this scar, and now it is an even more noticeable thick scar that is rough to the touch. Any advice on what should be done at this point?
April 16, 2015
Answer: Steroid injection Your scar would likely benefit the most from a tiny injection of steroid. I used a combination of dilute Kenalog (an anti-inflammatory steroid; also called triamcinolone) and an anti-scarring medication called 5-FU and see great results even after 1 injection. At times, more than 1 injection may be required for a particularly stubborn scar, though this scenario is unlikely in the delicate eyelid area. While a steroid injection will likely soften the raised and bumpy scar, the associated redness should improve with time. Redness may also be decreased with IPL (intense pulsed light) or PDL (pulsed dye laser) treatment. Good luck!
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April 16, 2015
Answer: Steroid injection Your scar would likely benefit the most from a tiny injection of steroid. I used a combination of dilute Kenalog (an anti-inflammatory steroid; also called triamcinolone) and an anti-scarring medication called 5-FU and see great results even after 1 injection. At times, more than 1 injection may be required for a particularly stubborn scar, though this scenario is unlikely in the delicate eyelid area. While a steroid injection will likely soften the raised and bumpy scar, the associated redness should improve with time. Redness may also be decreased with IPL (intense pulsed light) or PDL (pulsed dye laser) treatment. Good luck!
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April 15, 2015
Answer: Eyelid surgery scar I'm sorry you're experiencing scarring from your procedure. As mentioned below, 6 weeks following revision is too soon to make a final decision on how the scar will heal. Try gently massaging the scar If you have more specific questions, I recommend visiting your surgeon. The two of you can decide what option is best for continued treatment. Good luck as you continue to heal.Mark Petroff, MD., FACS
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April 15, 2015
Answer: Eyelid surgery scar I'm sorry you're experiencing scarring from your procedure. As mentioned below, 6 weeks following revision is too soon to make a final decision on how the scar will heal. Try gently massaging the scar If you have more specific questions, I recommend visiting your surgeon. The two of you can decide what option is best for continued treatment. Good luck as you continue to heal.Mark Petroff, MD., FACS
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